Archive for January, 2017

News

Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Tarr
An 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade Soldier lines up tactical military vehicles prior to a convoy Jan. 7 at the staging area across the street from the port in Bremerhaven, Germany. Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade assisted 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with offloading the heavy brigade’s equipment from cargo ships in this North Sea port city and transporting them to the Bergen-Hohne Training Area railhead almost 100 miles inland from Jan. 6 to 18.

Knights Brigade helps move 3/4 ID vehicles across Europe

by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O’Brien 16th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

BREMERHAVEN, Germany — Soldiers from 16th Sustainment Brigade assisted 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with offloading the heavy brigade’s equipment from cargo ships in the North Sea port city of Bremerhaven and transporting it to the Bergen-Hohne Training Area railhead almost 100 miles inland from January 6 to 18.

January 26, 2017 ×

News

Army Reserve Soldiers, units must be ready, flexible

by Lt. Col. Jefferson Wolfe 7th Mission Support Command Public Affairs

Army Reserve Soldiers and units must be ready to conduct their mission at any time or place and adjust to whatever conditions or changes they face, the commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command told the commander and other leaders of the 7th Mission Support Command.

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Lifestyle

Residents in the county of Kaiserslautern can place their trash in the brown bio container, yellow bag, grey residual waste can and blue paper container. Each household should have received a schedule of pickup dates for their community.

Correct way to dispose of bulk trash, other waste

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Residents in the villages of the Kaiserslautern County and in the city of Kaiserslautern each have specific dates for the pickup of waste. They should have received booklets and schedules listing pickup dates and tips for trash disposal in January.

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Lifestyle

Courtesy photo
Mannheim’s Luisenpark presents winter lights
Luisenpark in Mannheim presents “Winter Lights” through Feb. 26. Trees, bushes, bridges, statues, fountains and other objects are illuminated from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two illuminated routes lead through the park passing a fountain area where food will be offered. Visitors can admire flying light objects, twinkling items and projections on walls and water surfaces. Admission fee is €6 for adults and €3 for children. The main entrance is at Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2 in Mannheim.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 27, 2017

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

January 26, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 27, 2017

Events » Swing dancing with instructions will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturday by the swing dance salon Kotten-Hop at Stadtteilwerkstatt, Pfaffstrasse 3 in Kaiserslautern. Donations are welcome. For details, visit www.lautern-swingt.de. » Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events will give teens a chance to learn about unhealthy relationships, healthy boundaries and […]

January 26, 2017 ×

News

Community Corner – Jan. 27, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100. MONDAY » No classes scheduled TUESDAY » Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 10 a.m., IDRC » USA Jobs: 10 a.m. to noon, A&FRC » Predeployment Briefing: 1 to 2 p.m., IDRC […]

January 26, 2017 ×

Schools

School Notes – Jan. 27, 2017

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library at 6 p.m. today for a storytime with your favorite stuffed animal. Following the storytime, you’ll tuck in your animal for its first library sleepover! Come back the next morning from 9 to 11 a.m. and enjoy a muffin breakfast while looking at the […]

January 26, 2017 ×

Sports

Sports Shorts – Jan. 27, 2017

Free lacrosse clinics Free lacrosse clinics will be open to children ages 8 to 18 years old from 10 a.m. to noon  March 25 and May 13 in Landstuhl, and April 23 on Pulaski Barracks. Registration deadline is Wednesday.  Players, coaches and interested participants are needed. For more information or […]

January 26, 2017 ×

News

AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

AF changes tattoo, recruiting policy

Story and graphic courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.

January 19, 2017 ×

News

A cake is displayed at the 2016 Angel Tree ceremony Nov. 8 on Ramstein. This year 233 Air Force, Army and Navy Families received Angel Tree donations, affecting more than 400 children’s lives.

Angel Tree gives record $24K to KMC families

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The KMC donated in force this past holiday season, raising approximately $24,000 for the annual Angel Tree program Nov. 8 to Dec. 21.

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